Community College Pond
Chippewa County, MichiganView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae run well above the regional average.
↑ up from D at the last regrade
- Hypereutrophic
- #6 of 6 in the county
- Limited data
Community College Pond in Chippewa County, Michigan has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 37.3 µg/L.
- Clarity
- 1.6 ft
- Typical in September
- 62°F
- Type
- Hypereutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 37.5 µg/L
- Chlorophyll-a
- 37.3 µg/L
- Trend
- ↑ Improving
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Community College Pond is a highly nutrient-loaded hypereutrophic lake in Chippewa County, Michigan. Water quality is graded F based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Compared to the 5 other monitored lakes in Chippewa County, Community College Pond ranks #6 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, EGLE, last sampled 2023-05-09. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: F (Algae-prone)
Very murky, less than 1.6 ft of visibility. Phosphorus 37.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a 37.3 µg/L. TSI 64. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 1.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 37.5 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 37.3 µg/L | Poor |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 64 | Hypereutrophic |
Very high nutrients, dense algae, poor clarity
Water Temperature
Community College Pond typically sits around 62°F at the surface in September. Summer average is about 66°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 69°F) and coldest in Feb (about 35°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 94 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Community College Pond water temperature breakdown →
Fishing Community College Pond
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 9 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +0.092 m/yr | 8 |
| Phosphorus | ↑ Improving | -4.12 µg/L/yr | 9 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↓ Declining | +3.87 µg/L/yr | 7 |
County Ranking
Ranked #6 of 6 lakes in Chippewa County
Nearby Lakes With Higher Grades
Community College Pond holds Grade F. One nearby lake has a higher nutrient-and-algae grade — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
Nearby Lakes in Chippewa County
Frequently asked questions about Community College Pond
Where is Community College Pond?
- Community College Pond is a lake in Chippewa County, Michigan. LakeQuality grades it F for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Community College Pond?
- Community College Pond in Chippewa County, Michigan has a water quality grade of F (Algae-prone). Water clarity: 1.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 37.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 37.3 µg/L.
Is Community College Pond safe to swim in?
- The F is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
What is the water temperature of Community College Pond?
- Community College Pond typically sits around 62°F at the surface in September, from 94 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2023). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
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Where this data comes from
72 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2016–2023. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-26.
Collected and reported by
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BMIC_WQX72 samples · 2016–2023
Analytical methods
- 4500 P E ~ Phosphorus in Water by Colorimetry- Ascorbic Acid Method
- 10200 H ~ Chlorophyll a-b-c Determination
- Turbidity by Nephelometry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.